Moral Panics 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyMass MediaA2/A-levelAQA Created by: LDOakesCreated on: 14-06-22 10:19 What is a moral panic? The media's reaction to social groups or activities deemed as threatening can create anxiety amongst the general public 1 of 6 How do moral panics come about? When society fails to adapt to dramatic social changes and feels as though it has lost control over certain rgoups. 2 of 6 How do Marxists explain moral panics? They are motivated by profit, as they sell more which creates more revenue for the ruling class. 3 of 6 How do moral panics affect the group in question? There is more hositlity towards them as the general public agree that they pose a threat. People become concerned over the group's behaviour. 4 of 6 Is public concern jusitified? Public concern is often way out of proportion to the real harm caused by the group 5 of 6 How quickly does it take for moral panics to come about and then go? Moral panics appear and disappear very quickly 6 of 6
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